3/22/2013 |
Gallardo faces off against good friend VillanuevaCarlos Villanueva doesn't believe in fraternization and wanted to avoid seeing his former Brewers teammates until he took the mound on Friday. But Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo did a sneak attack.

3/22/2013 |
Solano's back better, but MRI scheduledA couple of days rest has Donovan Solano feeling much better. But to make sure there is nothing seriously wrong, the Marlins second baseman was scheduled to have an MRI exam on Friday to determine the severity of his back ailment.

3/22/2013 |
Boras: Lohse 'right where you'd want him to be'Despite not having a team at the moment, Kyle Lohse is following a typical Spring Training routine with agent Scott Boras, who says his client is ready for the season, but just needs a team to sign him,

3/22/2013 |
Prospect Kelly to have Tommy John surgeryInjured Padres right-hander Casey Kelly will meet with noted orthopedic surgeon James Andrews on April 1 and will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow the following day.

3/22/2013 |
Johan not ready to start season on timeA day after the Mets named Jon Niese their Opening Day starter, manager Terry Collins acknowledged that Johan Santana will not be ready to break camp with the team.

3/22/2013 |
Bucs have breathing room in regard to SanchezJonathan Sanchez can request his release on Sunday if Pittsburgh has not placed him on its Major League roster by then. Pirates general manager Neal Huntington will have until Tuesday to respond.

3/22/2013 |
Rosario showed his power stroke at young ageThe circus came to Bonao, Dominican Republic, and set up beyond the outfield fence of a baseball field -- but not far enough. That's because an 11-year-old named Wilin Rosario was representing a team from his neighborhood in a city tournament.

3/22/2013 |
Ninth-inning home runs lift Cubs in winDarwin Barney and Dioner Navarro delivered back-to-back home runs with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the Cubs a 4-1 win over the rival Brewers at Maryvale Baseball Park on Friday.

3/22/2013 |
Hughes throws 57 pitches vs. Pirates' Class A clubPhil Hughes didn't turn in the sharpest pitching line from his outing against the Pirates' Class A West Virginia lineup, but the Yankees right-hander is just pleased to be back on the mound.

3/22/2013 |
Puig OK after getting wind knocked out of himCuban sensation Yasiel Puig gave his growing legion of fans a scare Friday when he had the wind knocked out of him trying to make a diving catch on a Brandon Phillips wind-blown fly ball. Puig, however, said he was fine and expected to play Saturday night.

3/22/2013 |
Astros heading into season with two strong catchersA lot has been made this spring about the Astros' improved power -- they lead the Grapefruit League with 39 home runs -- and improved rotation depth, but another area of strength has clearly emerged: catching.

3/22/2013 |
Big third inning spurs slugfest, comeback winAfter falling behind by six runs early in the game, the Royals plated seven in the third inning behind home runs from Eric Hosmer and Jeff Francoeur to take the lead in Friday's 13-9 win over the Angels. James Shields gave up eight earned runs in five frames.

3/22/2013 |
Butler likely set at No. 3 spot in lineupBilly Butler was the Royals' primary cleanup hitter last season, but manager Ned Yost thinks he can get the most out of the offense with Butler batting third.

3/22/2013 |
Betancourt's future to be decided soonThe Phillies have until the end of Sunday to decide if infielder Yuniesky Betancourt will make the Opening Day roster. He is competing with Freddy Galvis and Kevin Frandsen.

3/22/2013 |
Beltran, Molina return to camp proud of Team PRCarlos Beltran and Yadier Molina reported back to the Cardinals' Spring Training complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Friday morning, still proud of what they accomplished with Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and still pleased to have been a part of their country's first trip to the final round.

3/22/2013 |
Wigginton plays in Minors game for extra at-batsManager Mike Matheny almost opted to bring Ty Wigginton to Osceola County Stadium with the Cardinals. But Matheny decided what the struggling infielder really needed Friday was some at-bats -- as many as possible, in fact.

3/22/2013 |
Newtown father to throw out first pitchThe Rangers announced on Thursday that Robbie Parker will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the home opener against the Angels on April 5 at Rangers Ballpark.

3/22/2013 |
Encarnacion's return delayed by swollen fingerBlue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion had his return from the World Baseball Classic delayed when a swollen finger kept him out of the lineup on Friday against the Boston Red Sox.